Guided Search: Hospitality and Promotion, Turkish

Come and experience a taste of Lebanon, from delicious Middle Eastern food to traditional dance and music as well as a performance from St. Maron's Dabke Troop.

THE SECRET TRIO is a mesmerizing new band with established musicians that play authentically Turkish and Mediterranean music. It features kanun virtuoso TAMER PINARBASI, world-renowned composer/oud master ARA DINKJIAN, and clarinet prodigy ISMAIL LUMANOVSKI.

Menu:

Meze: Humus, Soslu Patlican and Sigara Borek

Main Course: Adana Kebab and Sis Tavuk, served with Rice, Soup and Salad

Dessert: Traditional Turkish Desserts

Beverages: Soda and Tea or Coffee

All inclusive price: $25.00 for Adults and $10 for Children

RSVP is Required: Please call Mehmet Al-Katib at 215-416-2757

The Turkish American Frienship society int he US is organizing their  BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT at LEZIZ TURKISH CUISINE with DINNER, MUSIC, and BELLY DANCING.

Join virtuoso percussionist ROLANDO MORALES-MATOS and Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble for an evening of music that explores the rhythms of the Latin American & Arab worlds. Their own master percussionist and teaching artist HAFEZ KOTAIN will lead this percussive conversation that crosses cultures and continents.

As part of his residency, Mr. Morales-Matos will lead a workshop at Moffet Elementary in Kensington. The Moffet Elementary drummers will open the culminating performance Trinity Center for Urban Life in Center City Philadelphia.

Originating from the Armenian word for grill, mangal is the name for Turkish barbecue. Beyond just consuming food, mangal often means a gathering of friends and family. On August 22, join The International House of Philadelphia for a typical mangal meal consisting of grilled vegetables, shish kebabs of meats and meatballs called köfte. Members and Guests planning to attend Culture and Cuisine are asked to please consider making a contribution to the Residence Life Fund. Contributions accepted at the door.